HumanCAD®

HumanCAD is a human modeling solution that creates digital humans in a three-dimensional environment in which a variety of ergonomic and human factor analysis can be performed. HumanCAD aids users with the design of products and workplaces by determining what humans of different sizes can see, reach or lift.

The new HumanCAD platform demonstrates our continued innovation that started in 1990 with ManneQuin, the world's first PC based human modeling solution and was followed by ManneQuinPRO and ManneQuinELITE. Thousands of users in various industries, government organizations, universities and consultants worldwide have acquired these human modeling solutions.

HumanCAD includes a modular architecture that allows customers to purchase the modules they need. Included in all configurations is inverse and forward kinematics, digital human creation using a variety of libraries and databases, vision and reach analysis and much more.

HumanCAD's ergonomic evaluation tools provide data on potential injury risk and postural analysis. Other human factor tools aid in the determination of reach, vision, comfort and fit requirements.

  
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Product Features

Flexible Anthropometry

• Extensive anthropometric databases of men, women and children including 1988 Natick US Army and NASA-STD-3000
• Semi-auto control for anthropometry: The height and weight values for a model can be entered manually, while the remaining body segments are scaled accordingly
• Manual control for anthropometry: Individual body segment dimensions can be entered manually to generate a specific anthropometric model

Easy Mannequin Positioning

• Completely articulated body within human ranges of motion
• Library of pre-defined mannequin body and hand postures
• Real-time Inverse kinematics (IK) and forward kinematics (FK)
• Mannequin reach to selected point
• Digital floor with manikin snap-to-floor feature
  
  

Ergonomics and Space Analysis

• Reach-envelopes for hands and feet
• Manikin's vision analysis with vision view windows, 3D representations for field of view, vision cones
• Basic 2D and 3D drawing/modeling tools including annotation and markup
• Dynamic distances and angles: Measurements are updated automatically when the 3D scene changes, for example as parts move or manikins are resized.
• Optional ErgoTools includes the revised NIOSH Lifting Equation and multiple biomechanical model options (including an interface to the University of Michigan 3D SSPP model)

Extensive Import-Export Files Support

• HumanCAD is fully compatible with ManneQuinBE/PRO/ELITE Legacy files as .mqp files can be imported.
• File Import/Export (3D DXF or 3DS files standard, IGES, STEP & STL with optional CADExchange module. The IGES v5.3 and STEP (AP203 and AP214) formats are supported.)
• File import-export handles large assemblies.

Versatile Environment and 3D Navigation

• Interactive Dragger: Allows easy repositioning of parts or manikins
• The Properties View allows quick view and editing of all properties of selected parts, manikins and measurements, including position and orientation, color
• The 3D renderer supports transparency and highlights and allows dynamic navigation through 3d scene.
• OpenGL rendering, with hidden line
• Grouping of objects and manikins
• Multiple independent 3D views
• The Real-time interactive architecture enables interaction in real-time with the 3D scene including flying, translating and rotating objects.
• The panels can be docked or floating, providing a more flexible interface.
• The object hierarchy is graphically represented, with drag'n'drop support.
• Transformable geometries are supported natively to simplify the user workflow.
• Plugin architecture: the HumanCAD framework supports 3rd party plug-ins. A Software Development Kit (SDK) will be released as part of a future update.

System Requirements

HumanCAD 15-Day Trial

Email us at salesinfo@nexgenergo.com for a 15-day trial. Please include your name, position, and complete contact information including address and telephone number. We will normally respond within one business day.

HumanCAD is a registered trademark of NexGen Ergonomics Inc.
ManneQuinPRO, ManneQuinBE and ManneQuinELITE are trademarks of NexGen Ergonomics Inc.